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1 mar 2023 · A purpuric rash is made up of small, discolored spots under your skin from leaking blood vessels. It can be caused by conditions that range from mild to life threatening.
14 lip 2023 · Purple spots on the skin can be blood spots or purpura, chronic inflammatory skin conditions like lichen planus, birthmarks, or abnormal skin growths. They may go away on their own, however, some of these spots need medical treatment.
29 maj 2024 · A hand rash can result from allergic reactions, exposure to irritants, and sunburn. Health conditions like eczema and psoriasis can also cause hand rashes. Learn more.
13 kwi 2022 · Purpura causes red, purple or brown blood spots on your skin. It happens when small blood vessels leak blood under your skin’s surface. There are different types of purpura. Treatment for purpura depends on the underlying condition causing it.
5 wrz 2023 · On light skin, purpuras appear purple. On dark skin, the patches appear dark brown or black. You may notice them on your skin or mucous membranes (e.g., inside your mouth). There are several possible causes of purpuras, ranging from the use of certain medications to serious medical conditions.
15 lis 2017 · The rash looks like little red or purple spots on the skin. It's easy to recognise because - unlike other spotty rashes - the spots don't fade when you press them. The best way to do this is with a drinking glass or other see-through object like a plastic ruler.
17 paź 2024 · Purpura is a sign rather than a diagnosis and a cause must be sought. It is helpful to classify causes into vascular (non-thrombocytopenic) and thrombocytopenic disorders. Causes include: Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome). Connective tissue diseases such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and pseudoxanthoma elasticum.
